Nebraska Retained Top Spot in AVCA Volleyball Poll

The undefeated Cornhuskers secured the number one rank while Creighton fell out of the national top 25 rankings.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Volleyball

Nebraska Retained Top Spot in AVCA Volleyball Poll

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Nebraska has retained its number one position in the latest AVCA Division I women's volleyball poll with a perfect 13-0 record. The team narrowly edged out Pittsburgh, which maintains a 12-0 season record.

Why it matters

The ranking reflects the intense competition at the top of the collegiate volleyball season. The narrow point margin highlights how parity between top programs creates shifting dynamics in national polls.

Nebraska holds a 13-0 record with 44 first-place votes, while Pittsburgh follows with a 12-0 record and 19 first-place votes.

The players

Nebraska

This collegiate women's volleyball program is based in Lincoln and holds a perfect season record.

Pittsburgh

This athletic department fields a nationally ranked women's volleyball team that remains undefeated.

Creighton

This university program saw its 82-poll consecutive ranking streak come to an end.

The details

Voters determine the rankings by casting first-place ballots, with teams accruing points based on their overall placement. Washington and Utah secured spots in the top 25, while Southern California and Creighton were dropped from the list.

September 28, 2026: The latest AVCA poll was released.
September 6, 2021: Creighton began its 82-poll ranking streak.

Season Trajectory

The end of the 82-poll consecutive ranking streak for Creighton highlights the volatility of the current season standings. This shift underscores the high barrier to entry for teams looking to maintain long-term national relevance.

The move by Washington and Utah into the top 25 signals a change in the national playoff picture. Nebraska's continued hold on the top spot keeps them as the team to beat for current standings projections.

The takeaway

Maintaining a high national rank requires sustained dominance even among undefeated programs. Readers can follow upcoming matches to see if the 25-point gap between the top two teams widens or closes next week.